Earlier this month it emerged that the UK Patent Office has launched a new opinions service, a procedure which allows anyone to ask the Patent Office for an expert opinion on an issue of patent infringement or validity.
The service is designed to help businesses or individuals who are (or may become) involved in a dispute over patents - giving them a basis for negotiation.
The new service will help parties test the strength of their arguments at the Patent Office before (or instead of) resorting to expensive litigation. It is designed so that both sides of a dispute can have their say before the opinion is issued.
During the spring, the Patent Office consulted with a wide spectrum of users of the patents system on the detailed procedures of the new service. The new opinions service is a key feature of the Patents Act 2004, which modernises and improves patent law.
Sean Dennehey, Director of Patents, announced that:
"I am delighted to be offering this innovative new service; it is a genuine first for the UK Patent Office. It provides a quick, low-cost option for parties who wish to have an impartial assessment of the issues involved in a dispute. I’m also very pleased that our users have played such a constructive part in shaping the procedures."
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